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HMRC informs traders about upcoming changes on UK Border Control
HMRC has recently sent a communication to all traders about imminent changes coming up in the new year as set out on the Border Target...

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Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Moving Goods for the Festive Season in NI: Key Updates
As the next few months bring seasonal festivals and events, the demand for specific goods may see fluctuations and you might be thinking...

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Nov 21, 20233 min read
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UK Secures Extension to ‘Rules of Origin’ Provisions for Exports to Mexico
The UK's trade relationship with Mexico has gained renewed significance as the UK Government announces the extension of cumulation trade...

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Nov 21, 20232 min read
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Why Customs Compliance Matters
Whether you are a large, medium or small business, keeping up to date with changes in regulations and making sure you maintain a robust...

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Nov 7, 20232 min read
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REX Number: an updated guide for international traders
If you're an international trader or simply curious about the European Union's trade certification system and its impact on trade between...

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Oct 24, 20234 min read
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Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme
Since 1st October 2023, businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) can move prepacked retail goods as well as certain...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – EU Trade update
This is an important mechanism introduced by the EU in response to their own climate change ambition. CBAM intends to put a ‘fair’ price...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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HMRC Advance Valuation Ruling Service Announcement
HMRC has announced that its Advanced Valuation Ruling Services (AVRS) has been expanded to cover more traders. From 28th September,...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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The Electronic Trade Documents Acts 2023 becomes law in the UK!Â
On 20th July 2023, the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 became law in the UK and allows the legal recognition of trade documents from...

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Sep 26, 20231 min read
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Origin of Wholesale Second-Hand Books
We want to bring to your attention the following notice that we have just been made aware of regarding the Origin of Wholesale...

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Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Are suppliers' declarations sufficient for proving the origin of your export goods?
As an authorised issuing body of UK Certificates of Origin and EUR1s, amongst other documents, the Chamber’s role is also to provide...

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Aug 14, 20235 min read
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World Exhibitions in Autumn and Winter - How customs ready are you?
As exporters get ready to participate in global exhibitions across different sectors, if you are a British Business considering attending...

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Jul 18, 20232 min read
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UK INTERNAL MARKET ENTRY SCHEME UPDATE
The UK Internal Market Scheme is a scheme that will allow traders moving goods from Britain to Northern Ireland to declare that the...

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Jul 4, 20232 min read
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BCC welcomes proposals for new Northern Ireland protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of...

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Feb 27, 20231 min read
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HMRC announced Transit guidance improvements for businesses
Traders moving goods under the Common Transit Convention (CTC) can now benefit from a number of improvements made to HMRC’s online...

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Feb 14, 20232 min read
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Union for Border Force announces next set of February strike dates
On 1st February the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union confirmed that civil service members of the union will be going on strike...

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Feb 14, 20231 min read
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CDS Update: Government updates advice on last year's VAT and excise overpayment
On the 30th December CDS Declarations had some issues where VAT charges were duplicated and this also affected excise. HMRC has issued...

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Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Consultations are open on the UK and South Korea new trade deal
On 9th December 2022 – the UK and South Korea started trade talks to negotiate a new trade agreement. The current trade agreement between...

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Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Importing Plant and Plant Products to the UK
Since the 1st of January 2022, traders have been asked to pre-notify all plants and plant products arriving to the UK either on IPAFFS...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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UK Removes Standard Visitor Visa Requirements for Colombia, Peru and Guyana
Last month the UK Government announced that starting from 9th November 2022 citizens of Colombia, Peru and Guyana do not need to apply...

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Nov 29, 20222 min read
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